Status

Regular Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

Immediate

Salary

Annually

Salary Grade

$118,193.00 - $134,230.00

Department

York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Housing Services

Location

Hsg - Ops 17150 Yonge St - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)

Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA

Job Description (E)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance and Contracts, is responsible for developing, managing and supporting operational standards, guidelines and specifications, with implementation and quality assurance for Housing York, including operational procurement and contract administration, performance metrics and managing related data gathering processes; co-ordinating Housing Operations’ input to new developments and capital projects, and communicating the operational impacts of building design and component selection; overseeing and implementing improvements to design review process, including engagement of others.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Procures maintenance, operations and supply contracts in accordance with Housing York’s purchasing by-law and Regional requirements.
• Manages contracts, including contract compliance monitoring and notification to contractors in breach of their obligations.
• Informs development of and manages budget for operational contracts.
• Establishes and maintains a pre-qualified list of vendors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, Housing York, and Regional policies.
• Provides input into budget and business plan development.
• Implements and provides input into the development of policies and procedures.
• Recommends hiring of outside consultants; prepares terms of reference; monitors expenditures and provides oversight of project and consultants.
• Recommends solutions to senior management, implements process improvements and coordinates special projects including capital projects.
• Recommends and tracks performance metrics
• Supervises staff, including recruitment, selection, hiring, scheduling, assigning and monitoring work, determining training and development needs, coaching and mentoring, conducting performance appraisals and determining/recommending disciplinary action up to and including dismissal in accordance with collective agreements, Regional policies and practices.
• Liaises with and proactively develops relationships with internal partners and represents Housing York in negotiations with consultants